Description

Conflict and Reconciliation in the Contemporary World gives a concise, original and multi-faceted introduction to the study of modern conflict situations. Using eight case- studies, from four continents: Yugoslavia, Israel, Northern Ireland, South Africa, El Salvador, Cambodia, Cyprus and Afghanistan, it includes discussion on:

* threatened regional peace and security

* cycles of internal discord, population displacement and violence

* controversy over causes, progress and resolution

* the value of external mediation, enforcement or intervention such as sanctions or "punishments"

* means, timing and permanence of reconciliation.

About the Series

The Making of the Contemporary World series provides accessible interpretations of contemporary issues and debates within strongly defined historical frameworks. The range of the series is global, with each volume drawing together material from a range of disciplines - including economics, politics and sociology. The books in this series present compact, indispensable introductions for students studying the modern world.